The Rejected Luna Queen novel Chapter 75

Alpha Bane's POV

I stood in a corner, observing what was going on. I loved what I saw. I loved the way the place was decorated; the red flowers mixed up with white ones. I loved the sweet smell of rose flowers in the air. I loved the way that the people buzzed with happiness as they drank wine from their cups and chatted with one another. The festival was going on so well.

Yet, I wasn't there for all of that. I came to the Pack for something else. The festival was merely an excuse that I held onto so I could do what I wanted to; see Aurora.

From where I was, I spotted Aurora talking to a certain lady with red hair. They seem to be getting along so well and I could tell by the way that Aurora laughed.

Then I saw Sophia, heading toward Aurora with a huge grin on her face and my interest aroused. I fixed my gaze on them very intently, keen on noticing anything odd so I could intervene.

A few minutes in, it looked like everything was under control. There were no signs of animosity between them. Shockingly, it did seem like they were getting along. They even shared a laugh or two, much to my surprise.

I couldn't help but notice Aurora's outfit and how perfectly it fit. It was a very long, green dress with golden stones all around it. It seemed perfect for the occasion, especially since green was the official colour of the festival.

As I stared at her, admiring every bit of her beautiful body, I hoped that she could just turn around and look my way, even for a few seconds. I kept calling out to her in my mind as I craved to be noticed by her. It wasn't to be.

Suddenly, I saw Sophia reach out and grab Aurora's hand and I became suspicious. The grip looked like a tight one and from the way that Aurora responded, I had even more reasons to be concerned. "Why would she hold her that way?" I asked myself.

I took a few steps forward so that I could get a clearer picture of what was going on and know exactly when I was supposed to come in. Just as I was about to follow Sophia's lips so that I could hear what it was that she was telling Aurora, I heard a huge noise from the hall. Everyone began to clap and cheer and I wondered what was going on.

"Greetings to everyone in this Pack for this festival," the Alpha King began, with his cup of wine in his right hand and his left hand raised to acknowledge our presence. "All the Alphas and Lunas and the council of elders from the different Packs who thought it necessary to grace this occasion and this humble Pack with their presence, I greet you all!"

There was a scream from the wolves in the Pack as the people screamed and stamped their feet on the ground in joy.

"I'd love to make a toast," the Alpha King continued, narrowing his brows, before clearing his throat. "But before then, I'd love to say to you all once again that I'm grateful to see you."

I loved the way that the man spoke. His words oozed confidence merged with great respect for others and I loved that so much. Although we were of the royal family, no one needed to abuse the people who were below him.

"I'm glad to announce to all of you that this Pack has been making tremendous progress in recent times. We've had a lot of buildings erected. We have also managed to keep the rogues at Bay as well as provide much-needed care to strangers who found themselves in this Pack."